304: Are You Learning From Audio Pros Or YouTubers? (The Mixing Advice That Actually Matters)

There’s more mixing advice online than ever. But here’s the real question: Is it coming from people who actually make records… or people who make content? You've hit a wall

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303: The Music Production Process (Steps 6-10): Clean Up Your Session, Enhance The Performance, Mix And Finish Your Song!

This is the final episode of our full music production breakdown series. We’ve covered songwriting, pre-production, gear, sound checks and recording. Now we finish the record. You've hit

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302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic – How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People

Recording music is about capturing magic moments. In this episode of The Self-Recording Band Podcast, Benedikt and Manel are breaking down step 5 of the production process: the recording session

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301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source

Great recordings don’t start with plugins. They start before you ever hit record. In Step 4 of the Production Process, Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa break down setup and sound

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300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production – Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts

Episode 300 is a big one — and not because of the number. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood (and most skipped) steps

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299: The Music Production Process (Step 2): Choosing The Right Gear For The Project Without Wasting Money

Everyone loves gear. Most people just get their priorities wrong when it comes to picking the right equipment for the project. You've hit a wall with your audio

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298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record

In this episode, Benedikt and Manel kick off a brand-new series where they break down the entire music production process from start to finish. You've hit a wall

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297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup

In this episode, we’re joined by Connor Daniel - an LA-based writer, producer, and engineer, working closely with John Feldmann, while also producing and mixing records from his own home

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296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through

Making a great record isn’t about plugins, presets, or expensive gear. It’s about following a clear, repeatable process — every single time. You've hit a wall with your

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295: Why Your Records Don’t Sound the Way You Want (Real Talk for Self-Recording Artists)

Real Talk, Tough Love Edition. Why don’t your records sound the way you want them to? You've hit a wall with your audio skills and can't seem to

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